Department of Public Works: Maryland Rural Water Association Apprentice Program
Calvert County Board of County Commissioners · 5055-2 ·
Consent
What the bill says
On the agenda for Board of County Commissioners — 2026-06-02 — 2026-06-02. Agenda section: CONSENT
Background
The Department of Publ ic Works, Water & Sewer age division is seeking the Board of C ounty Commissioners approval to enter into two agreements with the Maryland Rural Water Association to participate in its apprenticeship program for water and wastewater operators.
Discussion
The apprenticeship program will develop a skilled workforce to support safe, compliant and reliable utility operations. It combines classroom instruction with on -the-job training to prepare entry-level employees for certification and long -term careers. The program also supports employee retention and advancement while strengthening operational continuity.
Coordination
Office of the County Attorney Department of Finance & Budget Department of Human Resources
Extracted from the source document (public record).
Documents
What analysts say
No independent (CBO/CRS-style) analysis exists for county measures. The nearest analog is the sponsoring department's own assessment, from its staff memo — self-reported, not independent:
Fiscal Impact (staff-reported)
No cost is anticipated if grant funding is awarded. If not, training costs of $4,798 will be covered by the division’s training budget. Salary increases associated with program completion are projected at approximately $142,000 over five years as employees advance.
Conclusion/Recommendation (staff-reported)
The Department of Public Works , Water & Sewerage division, recommends that the Board of County Commissioners authorize the Board President to sign the agreements with the Maryland Rural Water Association.
Reported by the sponsoring department — Department of Public Works, Water & Sewerage Division · John A. Cosgrove, Jr., PE, Director · 2026-04-06 in its own memo, not an independent estimate. Source memo.
What politicians say
No linked claims or utterances yet — no one on record has cited this measure to justify a public argument.